Edensor is a custom-built village on the Chatsworth Estate, which was specially commissioned by the sixth Duke of Devonshire, and incorporates a variety of stunning traditional house designs – including mock Tudor properties and Swiss-style cottages. In the 19th century, the sixth Duke of Devonshire ordered that the old estate village be demolished and rebuilt out of sight, as it spoiled his view of the estate from Chatsworth House - with Edensor being reconstructed entirely at the new site. Edensor also has a connection to former US President John F Kennedy, who made the pilgrimage to Edensor in July 1963 to visit the grave of his sister Kathleen Kennedy (who had married into the Devonshire family).placeholder image
Edensor is a custom-built village on the Chatsworth Estate, which was specially commissioned by the sixth Duke of Devonshire, and incorporates a variety of stunning traditional house designs – including mock Tudor properties and Swiss-style cottages. In the 19th century, the sixth Duke of Devonshire ordered that the old estate village be demolished and rebuilt out of sight, as it spoiled his view of the estate from Chatsworth House - with Edensor being reconstructed entirely at the new site. Edensor also has a connection to former US President John F Kennedy, who made the pilgrimage to Edensor in July 1963 to visit the grave of his sister Kathleen Kennedy (who had married into the Devonshire family).

These towns and villages are perfect to visit if you want an authentic Peak District experience this autumn

By Tom Hardwick
Published 31st Oct 2026, 00:00 GMT

These places are perfect to visit for an authentic Peak District experience over the autumn months.

If you’re planning a day trip this autumn, these towns and villages are among the best places to visit for an authentic Peak District experience.

The spots you need to explore over the coming weeks are listed below – is there anywhere else that you think we should have included?

Great Longstone is a perfect base from which to explore the stunning scenery on offer across the Peak District National Park.

9. Great Longstone

Great Longstone is a perfect base from which to explore the stunning scenery on offer across the Peak District National Park. Photo: jason chadwick

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Ashford-in-the-Water is popular for its medieval bridge and Thornbridge Hall, the 12th century stately home that lies on the outskirts of the village.

10. Ashford-in-the-Water

Ashford-in-the-Water is popular for its medieval bridge and Thornbridge Hall, the 12th century stately home that lies on the outskirts of the village. Photo: Brian Eyre

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Edale is the starting point of the Pennine Way, a trail that stretches for 268 miles between the Peak District National Park and Scotland. The village is a perfect base from which to explore some of the Peak District’s most popular hikes - including Kinder Scout and Mam Tor.

11. Edale

Edale is the starting point of the Pennine Way, a trail that stretches for 268 miles between the Peak District National Park and Scotland. The village is a perfect base from which to explore some of the Peak District’s most popular hikes - including Kinder Scout and Mam Tor. Photo: Brian Eyre

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Winster is perfect to visit if you’re making plans to explore the Peak District.

12. Winster

Winster is perfect to visit if you’re making plans to explore the Peak District. Photo: Brian Eyre

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